This video released yesterday by an imbedded war correspondent, capturing the insurrectionists storming the Capitol shows what happened inside with details. Riffling through senator's papers, saying "This is what Cruz would want us to do," and such. It is disturbing to say the least.
Start watching the video at 5:25 where, while violating the chair of the Vice President, they lead the insurrectionists in a very Christian prayer, invoking the name of Jesus Christ. They all remove their hats, bow their heads, and some raising hands in worship to God for his hand in their violence that day.
This sort of display is very much in line with the types of worship found commonly in right-wing Evangelical churches. Thanking God for them being on the right side, all the while violating the very core message of Jesus Christ to love your neighbor as yourself.
I see this as the crowning moment of this movement within Evangelicalism which cast their lot in a deal with the devil. This is their shining moment. And it reveals the sickness and disease within it. IMO. Is there anything redeeming or Christian in any of this?
"By their fruits, you shall know them," ~ Jesus
Start watching the video at 5:25 where, while violating the chair of the Vice President, they lead the insurrectionists in a very Christian prayer, invoking the name of Jesus Christ. They all remove their hats, bow their heads, and some raising hands in worship to God for his hand in their violence that day.
This sort of display is very much in line with the types of worship found commonly in right-wing Evangelical churches. Thanking God for them being on the right side, all the while violating the very core message of Jesus Christ to love your neighbor as yourself.
I see this as the crowning moment of this movement within Evangelicalism which cast their lot in a deal with the devil. This is their shining moment. And it reveals the sickness and disease within it. IMO. Is there anything redeeming or Christian in any of this?
"By their fruits, you shall know them," ~ Jesus